Wounds, Hot Spots & Skin | Photizo Vetcare
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Wounds, hot spots & irritated skin
A graze that keeps reopening. A hot spot they will not leave alone. A wound taking longer than expected to settle. Photizo Vetcare gives you a simple, drug-free way to support skin recovery at home, alongside the treatment your vet has prescribed.
Used for
- Wounds and lacerations
- Hot spots and irritated skin
- Saddle sores and proud flesh
Designed for home use
- 31-second pre-programmed dose
- Portable and rechargeable
- 633nm red + 850nm near-infrared
What owners use it for
Skin conditions named in the Photizo Vetcare instructions for use
Wounds and lacerations
Cuts, grazes and slow-healing wounds, treated around the wound area as part of the wound care your vet has prescribed. For open wounds the probe is held close but not touching.
Hot spots & irritated skin
For hot spots, irritated skin and other diagnosed skin conditions, used as part of the care plan recommended by your vet.
Saddle sores and proud flesh
Saddle sores, girth rubs and proud flesh on horses, and lick granulomas on dogs, where skin is under repeated pressure or attention.
Abscesses and infected skin
Used alongside veterinary treatment. The instructions are explicit that it is not a replacement for antibiotics or other prescription medication.
Bruising and swelling
Bruising, haematomas and localised swelling after a knock, a fall or a procedure carried out by your vet.
Post-operative skin
Around surgical sites once your vet is happy for treatment to begin, supporting the skin through normal recovery.
How light therapy supports skin recovery
What the device delivers, and how it fits into a routine at home
Red + near-infrared light
Photizo Vetcare delivers 633nm red and 850nm near-infrared light to the treatment area. These wavelengths are used in photobiomodulation, where light interacts with biological tissue and cellular processes involved in recovery.
31 seconds per area
One press delivers one pre-programmed 31-second dose. Move the device point by point until the affected area is covered, following the Photizo treatment guidance and your vet's advice.
Open wounds: no contact
For open wounds, hold the probe as close as practical without allowing it to touch the wound. Treatment is best carried out when the wound is already being cleaned or the dressing changed, following the wound-care plan prescribed by your vet.
Alongside veterinary care
Photizo Vetcare is designed to sit alongside prescribed wound care, medication and dressings, not to replace them. Follow your vet's plan.
What the research shows
Photobiomodulation and wound healing
Canine chronic wounds
A randomised controlled trial followed 21 client-owned dogs with chronic wounds, receiving standard wound care alone or standard care alongside photobiomodulation. At 15 days, average wound-area reduction was 42% in the control group, compared with 57% and 62% in the two photobiomodulation groups.
The devices and treatment protocols used in this study were not Photizo Vetcare.
Hoisang S, Kampa N, Seesupa S, Jitpean S. Veterinary World, 2021;14(8):2251-2259.The wider evidence
Research into photobiomodulation and veterinary wound healing has produced mixed results. Some studies report improved wound-healing measures, while others show no significant benefit. Differences in wavelength, dose, power and treatment protocol make direct comparison difficult.
Photizo Vetcare should therefore be considered an adjunct to appropriate wound care, not a replacement for veterinary treatment.
Owners report
I was amazed at how quickly the redness and itching improved. He's so much more comfortable now.
— Brenda M., Verified PurchaseIndividual results vary. Owners report outcomes based on their own experience. Always involve your vet.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it on an open wound?
Yes, with care. The Photizo instructions say the probe should not touch the skin when treating an open wound. Hold it close instead. Treat clean, dry skin, remove dressings first, and follow the wound care your vet has prescribed.
Does it replace antibiotics or prescribed medication?
No. The Photizo instructions state clearly that it is not a replacement for antibiotics or other prescription medications. Never stop, reduce or change prescribed treatment unless your vet advises you to.
How often should I treat a skin condition?
Photizo's guidance for skin conditions is once daily for five to seven days, then twice weekly, reducing to once weekly once the condition has settled. Your vet may adjust this for your animal.
Can I use it on cats as well as dogs and horses?
Yes. The instructions cover dogs, cats and other small pets, horses, large livestock, and birds and exotics.
Does it work through fur or a coat?
For best light delivery, place the device directly against the treatment area on clean, dry skin. If your animal has a thick coat, part the hair so the probe has good contact, and ask your vet or contact us if you are unsure.
Are there situations to avoid?
Do not use over the eyes, over the thyroid gland, over active tumours without veterinary clearance, or on pregnant animals without vet approval. Follow the user manual for the full list of contraindications.
Support skin recovery at home
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Shop Photizo VetcarePhotizo Vetcare is CE-marked and fulfils the requirements of the relevant European product directives, for home use on animals. Content on this page is for informational purposes and does not replace veterinary advice. Always involve your vet in your animal's diagnosis and treatment. Individual results vary.